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WCDO News — Friday 6-26-20
The State Health Department reports that the total number of Coronavirus cases is 391,220 after 805 new positive tests on Thursday, there were 14 deaths attributed to the virus, the state death toll since March is 24,814. The number of hospitalizations dropped below 1,000 Wednesday, for the first time since March 18, the highest total was 18,825 hospitalizations on April 12th.
The death of 37-year-old Casie Weese of Glen Aubrey back in March has been ruled accidental. Weese died of hypothermia, there was no trauma or sexual assault, Weese went missing March 1st, after she left her husband behind after their vehicle suffered a flat tire, she was found March 5th in a wooded area near I-86 & State route 434 near the Broome-Tioga County line.
NBT Bank is moving forward on a plan that restores lobby access by appointment while enacting new protocols to protect the safety of its employees and customers. The phased approach to reopening branch lobbies includes a market-by-market analysis of conditions, close coordination with local government and health officials and strict adherence to state and federal guidelines. Customers are encouraged to visit www.nbtbank.com/access to learn about their preferred branch hours and service options.
The Ross Park Zoo will be re-opening in Phase 4, Officials will be implementing the safety measures following CDC & State Health Department guidelines, and Opening dates will be June 29 through July 1 for members only; July 2 will be open to the public. More information is available at rossparkzoo.org/covid-19/
The Arc Otsego has been awarded $60,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Otsego’s guardianship* and recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. More information about The Arc Otsego is available at arcotsego.org.
Delaware County IDA announced a $25,000 Business expansion loan for Greentopia farms of East Meredith. The company started last year & has taken a former factory building & is growing mushrooms of various types for gourmet food applications, more information about their mushrooms is available at 718-483-4675.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 144 positive cases of the Coronavirus, there are 31 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 132 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, they have conducted 9908 tests.
The Broome County Health Department is up to 661 Coronavirus cases, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 149 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 18,700 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, no additional recoveries, but a 6th death was reported Thursday. To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 16 people quarantined. There are no hospitalizations, 2 are isolated at home, and 74 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health reported one new positive COVID 19 test Thursday, bringing their total to 75 confirmed cases. Currently there are no hospitalizations, 67 have recovered, there were 5 deaths, 16 people are quarantined, and 5,158 tests were performed.
New Yorkers can participate in this year’s 2nd free fishing weekend on June 27th and June 28th. The State DEC hosts 6 free fishing days throughout the year, which allows New Yorkers the opportunity to fish local waterways without purchasing a license. Because of the Corona virus Pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed.
The Next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Graduations ceremonies will be held at some area schools today & tomorrow. The Hancock seniors will have their ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM @ the football field, Afton seniors will have a graduation car parade at 4:30 this afternoon, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will celebrate at 5:30 PM on the school grounds. Milford seniors will celebrate at 6:00 PM, Sidney at 6:30 on the Athletic Field, Deposit at 7:00 PM on their football field, Franklin 7:00 PM at Franklin Stage Company & Morris at 7:00 PM. Saturday celebrations include Oneonta Seniors in 3 ceremonies beginning at 10:00 AM, the Delaware Academy at 10:00 AM, Norwich at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at High School field, South Kortright at 1:00, Unadilla Valley Central School District at 2:00 PM in the Gym & Bainbridge Guilford at 7:00 PM on the lawn.
The death of 37-year-old Casie Weese of Glen Aubrey back in March has been ruled accidental. Weese died of hypothermia, there was no trauma or sexual assault, Weese went missing March 1st, after she left her husband behind after their vehicle suffered a flat tire, she was found March 5th in a wooded area near I-86 & State route 434 near the Broome-Tioga County line.
NBT Bank is moving forward on a plan that restores lobby access by appointment while enacting new protocols to protect the safety of its employees and customers. The phased approach to reopening branch lobbies includes a market-by-market analysis of conditions, close coordination with local government and health officials and strict adherence to state and federal guidelines. Customers are encouraged to visit www.nbtbank.com/access to learn about their preferred branch hours and service options.
The Ross Park Zoo will be re-opening in Phase 4, Officials will be implementing the safety measures following CDC & State Health Department guidelines, and Opening dates will be June 29 through July 1 for members only; July 2 will be open to the public. More information is available at rossparkzoo.org/covid-19/
The Arc Otsego has been awarded $60,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Otsego’s guardianship* and recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. More information about The Arc Otsego is available at arcotsego.org.
Delaware County IDA announced a $25,000 Business expansion loan for Greentopia farms of East Meredith. The company started last year & has taken a former factory building & is growing mushrooms of various types for gourmet food applications, more information about their mushrooms is available at 718-483-4675.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 144 positive cases of the Coronavirus, there are 31 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 132 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, they have conducted 9908 tests.
The Broome County Health Department is up to 661 Coronavirus cases, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 149 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 18,700 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, no additional recoveries, but a 6th death was reported Thursday. To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 16 people quarantined. There are no hospitalizations, 2 are isolated at home, and 74 have fully recovered.
Otsego County Department of Health reported one new positive COVID 19 test Thursday, bringing their total to 75 confirmed cases. Currently there are no hospitalizations, 67 have recovered, there were 5 deaths, 16 people are quarantined, and 5,158 tests were performed.
New Yorkers can participate in this year’s 2nd free fishing weekend on June 27th and June 28th. The State DEC hosts 6 free fishing days throughout the year, which allows New Yorkers the opportunity to fish local waterways without purchasing a license. Because of the Corona virus Pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed.
The Next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Graduations ceremonies will be held at some area schools today & tomorrow. The Hancock seniors will have their ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM @ the football field, Afton seniors will have a graduation car parade at 4:30 this afternoon, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will celebrate at 5:30 PM on the school grounds. Milford seniors will celebrate at 6:00 PM, Sidney at 6:30 on the Athletic Field, Deposit at 7:00 PM on their football field, Franklin 7:00 PM at Franklin Stage Company & Morris at 7:00 PM. Saturday celebrations include Oneonta Seniors in 3 ceremonies beginning at 10:00 AM, the Delaware Academy at 10:00 AM, Norwich at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at High School field, South Kortright at 1:00, Unadilla Valley Central School District at 2:00 PM in the Gym & Bainbridge Guilford at 7:00 PM on the lawn.
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-17-20
All area school districts passed their budgets yesterday. Capital projects were passed in Afton, Charlotte Valley, Delaware Academy, Oneonta & Greene. Bus & vehicles propositions passed in Franklin, Deposit, Delaware Academy, Afton, Bainbridge Guilford, Norwich, Unadilla Valley, Oxford, Edmeston, Laurens, Oneonta, Library budgets were passed in Sidney, Deposit, Norwich, Oxford & a Capital reserve fund vote was passed in Sidney.
Governor Cuomo announced today that the number of Hospitalizations & Deaths from the Coronavirus were at their lowest levels since the pandemic first hit New York in March:
(Cuomo 6-17-20)
Governor Cuomo said that the state should still exercise caution as 22 states are still reaching their highest levels of positive tests for the virus, & many of those started an aggressive re-opening in spite of the increasing amo0unt of cases, people from any of those states could easily travel to New York & start a 2nd wave.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the inclusion of the Child Care Is Essential Act in the next coronavirus relief package, as that industry took a major hit from the Pandemic:
(Gillibrand 6-17-20)
The Act would establish a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund to provide grants to stabilize child care providers who were still open during the pandemic and would help child care providers that were forced to close, to safely reopen.
The Gilbertsville-Mount Upton School District will hold another milk giveaway tomorrow for families in their district and beyond. Thursday's giveaway will begin at 10:00 AM at the school, the milk comes from the American Dairy Association, Dairy Farmers of America and several local organizations, people are advised to stay in their vehicle during the drive-through event.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus numbers today, they have 139 total cases, with 6 deaths, 1 person is hospitalized, 46 are quarantined, 127 have recovered. They have performed over 7800 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers today, they have 622 total cases, 49 deaths, 524 recoveries, 188 are being monitored by the department, they have conducted over 17,000 tests.
Governor Cuomo announced this week that the first major sporting event has committed to return in August. The U.S. Tennis Association announced that the U.S. Open will be held in Flushing Queens this August, No fans will attend and the U.S. Tennis Association will take extra precautions to protect players and staff.
State Attorney General Letitia James will hold a virtual public hearing to examine the nature and details of interactions between police and the public during recent protests throughout New York. The hearing will begin at 11:00 AM at ag.ny.gov/livestream
4 people are running to get the Republican Party Nomination on Primary day on June 23rd, in the 122nd Assembly District. The seat is being vacated this year by the retiring Cliff Crouch, Area landowner’s rights activist Vic Furman is running, he told WCDO News about his experiences & agenda:
(Vic Furman 6-17-20)
Furman faces opposition from James Powers, Joe Angelino & Nick Libous.
New York State Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan announced that he would not seek re-election to the Senate this fall, he announced Tuesday that effective June 28th, and he will be ending his State Senate career and pursuing a private sector opportunity.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Walton today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, 59 West Street. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 & 1 additional recovery Tuesday. There have been 79 confirmed positive cases, 13 people are quarantined, 2 are in the hospital, 3 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 69 have fully recovered.
Governor Cuomo announced today that the number of Hospitalizations & Deaths from the Coronavirus were at their lowest levels since the pandemic first hit New York in March:
(Cuomo 6-17-20)
Governor Cuomo said that the state should still exercise caution as 22 states are still reaching their highest levels of positive tests for the virus, & many of those started an aggressive re-opening in spite of the increasing amo0unt of cases, people from any of those states could easily travel to New York & start a 2nd wave.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the inclusion of the Child Care Is Essential Act in the next coronavirus relief package, as that industry took a major hit from the Pandemic:
(Gillibrand 6-17-20)
The Act would establish a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund to provide grants to stabilize child care providers who were still open during the pandemic and would help child care providers that were forced to close, to safely reopen.
The Gilbertsville-Mount Upton School District will hold another milk giveaway tomorrow for families in their district and beyond. Thursday's giveaway will begin at 10:00 AM at the school, the milk comes from the American Dairy Association, Dairy Farmers of America and several local organizations, people are advised to stay in their vehicle during the drive-through event.
Chenango County Public Health announced their latest Coronavirus numbers today, they have 139 total cases, with 6 deaths, 1 person is hospitalized, 46 are quarantined, 127 have recovered. They have performed over 7800 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced their Coronavirus numbers today, they have 622 total cases, 49 deaths, 524 recoveries, 188 are being monitored by the department, they have conducted over 17,000 tests.
Governor Cuomo announced this week that the first major sporting event has committed to return in August. The U.S. Tennis Association announced that the U.S. Open will be held in Flushing Queens this August, No fans will attend and the U.S. Tennis Association will take extra precautions to protect players and staff.
State Attorney General Letitia James will hold a virtual public hearing to examine the nature and details of interactions between police and the public during recent protests throughout New York. The hearing will begin at 11:00 AM at ag.ny.gov/livestream
4 people are running to get the Republican Party Nomination on Primary day on June 23rd, in the 122nd Assembly District. The seat is being vacated this year by the retiring Cliff Crouch, Area landowner’s rights activist Vic Furman is running, he told WCDO News about his experiences & agenda:
(Vic Furman 6-17-20)
Furman faces opposition from James Powers, Joe Angelino & Nick Libous.
New York State Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan announced that he would not seek re-election to the Senate this fall, he announced Tuesday that effective June 28th, and he will be ending his State Senate career and pursuing a private sector opportunity.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Walton today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, 59 West Street. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 & 1 additional recovery Tuesday. There have been 79 confirmed positive cases, 13 people are quarantined, 2 are in the hospital, 3 are isolated at home, 5 people have died and 69 have fully recovered.
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-17-20
2020 SCHOOL BUDGET VOTES
DELAWARE COUNTY
Voters in the Sidney Central School District approved the district's proposed budget 538-131 & also approved a capital reserve fund 547-113.
Voters in the Walton Central School District approved the budget 796-292.
Voters in the Franklin School District approved their budget 289-130, and their bus proposition 289-147.
Voters in Deposit approved their budget 472-177, they also approved of their bus & library propositions.
Voters in the Charlotte Valley District voted in favor of their budget 336-188 & their capital reserve proposition 357-164
Voters in the Hancock Central School District voted for their budget 352-135.
Voters in Downsville approved of their budget 199-61
Voters in South Kortright approved their budget 196-64
Voters in the Delaware Academy District approved their budget 845-399 they also approved of the bus proposition & the asbestos abatement proposition.
CHENANGO COUNTY
Voters in the Afton School District approved of their budget 326-169, their bus proposition 285-207 & their building project 247-244.
Voters in the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School approved their Budget 541 to 255 & approved the bus proposition & the proposition for a Student on the Board of Education.
Norwich City School District voters approved their budget 1179-522, they approved the Leased Vehicles Proposition & the Library Budget.
Greene Central School District Voters approved their Budget 794-436 & passed both Propositions
Unadilla Valley district voters approved a $22.2 million budget by a vote of 534 to 219; Voters also approved a bus lease proposition by a vote of 557 to 194.
Oxford Academy district voters approved their budget School Budget 535 to 236; they also approved a Vehicle Purchase & the Oxford Memorial Library budget
OTSEGO COUNTY:
Voters in the Unatego School District voted in favor of their budget 594-293
Voters in the Edmeston School District approved their budget 171-18, they also approved of 3 vehicle purchases.
Gilbertsville Mount Upton Voters approved of their budget 267-133
Laurens School district voters approved of their budget 231-24, & voted in favor of purchasing busses by a similar margin.
Milford central School District voters approved their budget 467-272
Voters in the Morris District approved their budget 245-38
Voters in the Oneonta City School district approved of their budget, Bus proposition & Capital Project
BROOME COUNTY
Harpursville District Voters approved their budget, 508-194.
WINDSOR Central School district voters approved of their budget 991-537.
DELAWARE COUNTY
Voters in the Sidney Central School District approved the district's proposed budget 538-131 & also approved a capital reserve fund 547-113.
Voters in the Walton Central School District approved the budget 796-292.
Voters in the Franklin School District approved their budget 289-130, and their bus proposition 289-147.
Voters in Deposit approved their budget 472-177, they also approved of their bus & library propositions.
Voters in the Charlotte Valley District voted in favor of their budget 336-188 & their capital reserve proposition 357-164
Voters in the Hancock Central School District voted for their budget 352-135.
Voters in Downsville approved of their budget 199-61
Voters in South Kortright approved their budget 196-64
Voters in the Delaware Academy District approved their budget 845-399 they also approved of the bus proposition & the asbestos abatement proposition.
CHENANGO COUNTY
Voters in the Afton School District approved of their budget 326-169, their bus proposition 285-207 & their building project 247-244.
Voters in the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School approved their Budget 541 to 255 & approved the bus proposition & the proposition for a Student on the Board of Education.
Norwich City School District voters approved their budget 1179-522, they approved the Leased Vehicles Proposition & the Library Budget.
Greene Central School District Voters approved their Budget 794-436 & passed both Propositions
Unadilla Valley district voters approved a $22.2 million budget by a vote of 534 to 219; Voters also approved a bus lease proposition by a vote of 557 to 194.
Oxford Academy district voters approved their budget School Budget 535 to 236; they also approved a Vehicle Purchase & the Oxford Memorial Library budget
OTSEGO COUNTY:
Voters in the Unatego School District voted in favor of their budget 594-293
Voters in the Edmeston School District approved their budget 171-18, they also approved of 3 vehicle purchases.
Gilbertsville Mount Upton Voters approved of their budget 267-133
Laurens School district voters approved of their budget 231-24, & voted in favor of purchasing busses by a similar margin.
Milford central School District voters approved their budget 467-272
Voters in the Morris District approved their budget 245-38
Voters in the Oneonta City School district approved of their budget, Bus proposition & Capital Project
BROOME COUNTY
Harpursville District Voters approved their budget, 508-194.
WINDSOR Central School district voters approved of their budget 991-537.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-13-20
Governor Cuomo gave his latest Coronavirus briefing today in Watertown, as 12 more upstate counties in the state will have a 1st phase "Re-Open" Friday, along with the Southern Tier, The Mohawk Valley Region & Central New York. Governor Cuomo said that everyone will be keeping a watchful eye on the progress of the 1st 4 regions upon reopening:
(Cuomo 5-13-20)
The State Labor Department continues to work on getting all of the unemployment & pandemic Unemployment claims paid out as quickly as possible after an unprecedented demand on benefits due to the Pandemic shutdown & the addition of 3000 new employees to help tackle the load, according to Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa:
(DeRosa 5-13-20)
Governor Cuomo said that people can log on daily & see how the re-opening is going with the 7 key criteria at forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase.
The State Health Department reported that there are now over 340,794 Coronavirus cases, with another 2176 testing positive Tuesday, there were 166 more deaths Tuesday, bringing the state death toll to 22,013.
The Otsego County Health Department has not had a new Coronavirus positive test since May 2nd, had a total of 62 positive cases, with 4 deaths, there were no current hospitalizations in Otsego County.
Chenango County Public Health reported that they were up to 112 Coronavirus cases, with 5 Hospitalizations, 79 recoveries, 42 were quarantined, 4 died from the Virus, they conducted over 1600 tests.
State Police and the Unadilla Emergency Squad responded Monday evening to Ben McCumber Road in the town of Unadilla for a report of an accidental death. The investigation revealed that 80 year old William Marszal of Unadilla was clearing trees on the property & while pulling a downed tree, the downed tree uprooted another tree that then fell on Marszal causing head trauma. Marszal was pronounced deceased on scene.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an accident on Elk Creek Road in the Town of Meredith Sunday afternoon, resulting in tickets for 26 year old Brandon Bathrick of Oneonta. Deputies ticketed Bathrick for unlicensed operation of motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, after he struck a tree limb in the roadway. Bathrick’s driver’s license was suspended as a result of his failure to pay outstanding vehicle and traffic fines in the Town of Milford, Town of Oneonta and City of Oneonta Courts, he was released & will appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross has blood drives scheduled Today at the Norwich VFW from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, & the Sidney Fireman's Training Center from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. Appointments are requested at 1-800-Red Cross or redcrossblood.org.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, the known active cases remains 8. To date there have been 62 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, there are 10 people under mandatory quarantine, 3 are isolated in a hospital, 5 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 50 have fully recovered.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced a Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Antonio Delgado today exclusively for Delaware County Business Owners. The meeting will be held through Zoom at 1:15 pm, more information is available at 746-2281 or Delawarecounty.org.
Families in the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District are invited to pick up FREE dairy products at the school today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Free gallons of milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream and eggs will be available while supplies last at GMU on State Highway 51, in Gilbertsville. A drive-through distribution process has been set up & Residents are asked to stay in their vehicles until they are prompted to receive their products. The Dairy Farmers of America Cooperative has teamed up with Dean Foods, the American Dairy Association North East, Chobani, Cabot, Hershey’s and Huff to offer these FREE dairy products on Wednesday.
Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April; Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, leaving counties, cities and some other local governments short by about $327 million compared to last year. March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7% statewide.
Sidney Central School Alumni Association announced the cancellation of the All Class Reunion scheduled for July 17th through the 19th in Sidney. The Association Board of Directors will meet later this month to assess whether they may be able to hold the event later this year, possibly in early October.
The Sidney Central School District is continuing with the Wednesday Bulk food deliveries today to families of District students who have signed up. The district requests that families receiving a bulk food delivery should leave a cooler or container that can keep food cool at your door. We will put the food inside of the container at delivery. Those who are interested in receiving a bulk food delivery should call 561-7703. The District is seeking feedback regarding communication and learning during this extended closure, with an online survey, the link is available; through the school website, the district's Facebook page and twitter account.
(Cuomo 5-13-20)
The State Labor Department continues to work on getting all of the unemployment & pandemic Unemployment claims paid out as quickly as possible after an unprecedented demand on benefits due to the Pandemic shutdown & the addition of 3000 new employees to help tackle the load, according to Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa:
(DeRosa 5-13-20)
Governor Cuomo said that people can log on daily & see how the re-opening is going with the 7 key criteria at forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase.
The State Health Department reported that there are now over 340,794 Coronavirus cases, with another 2176 testing positive Tuesday, there were 166 more deaths Tuesday, bringing the state death toll to 22,013.
The Otsego County Health Department has not had a new Coronavirus positive test since May 2nd, had a total of 62 positive cases, with 4 deaths, there were no current hospitalizations in Otsego County.
Chenango County Public Health reported that they were up to 112 Coronavirus cases, with 5 Hospitalizations, 79 recoveries, 42 were quarantined, 4 died from the Virus, they conducted over 1600 tests.
State Police and the Unadilla Emergency Squad responded Monday evening to Ben McCumber Road in the town of Unadilla for a report of an accidental death. The investigation revealed that 80 year old William Marszal of Unadilla was clearing trees on the property & while pulling a downed tree, the downed tree uprooted another tree that then fell on Marszal causing head trauma. Marszal was pronounced deceased on scene.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an accident on Elk Creek Road in the Town of Meredith Sunday afternoon, resulting in tickets for 26 year old Brandon Bathrick of Oneonta. Deputies ticketed Bathrick for unlicensed operation of motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, after he struck a tree limb in the roadway. Bathrick’s driver’s license was suspended as a result of his failure to pay outstanding vehicle and traffic fines in the Town of Milford, Town of Oneonta and City of Oneonta Courts, he was released & will appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross has blood drives scheduled Today at the Norwich VFW from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, & the Sidney Fireman's Training Center from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. Appointments are requested at 1-800-Red Cross or redcrossblood.org.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, the known active cases remains 8. To date there have been 62 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, there are 10 people under mandatory quarantine, 3 are isolated in a hospital, 5 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 50 have fully recovered.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced a Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Antonio Delgado today exclusively for Delaware County Business Owners. The meeting will be held through Zoom at 1:15 pm, more information is available at 746-2281 or Delawarecounty.org.
Families in the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District are invited to pick up FREE dairy products at the school today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Free gallons of milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream and eggs will be available while supplies last at GMU on State Highway 51, in Gilbertsville. A drive-through distribution process has been set up & Residents are asked to stay in their vehicles until they are prompted to receive their products. The Dairy Farmers of America Cooperative has teamed up with Dean Foods, the American Dairy Association North East, Chobani, Cabot, Hershey’s and Huff to offer these FREE dairy products on Wednesday.
Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April; Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, leaving counties, cities and some other local governments short by about $327 million compared to last year. March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7% statewide.
Sidney Central School Alumni Association announced the cancellation of the All Class Reunion scheduled for July 17th through the 19th in Sidney. The Association Board of Directors will meet later this month to assess whether they may be able to hold the event later this year, possibly in early October.
The Sidney Central School District is continuing with the Wednesday Bulk food deliveries today to families of District students who have signed up. The district requests that families receiving a bulk food delivery should leave a cooler or container that can keep food cool at your door. We will put the food inside of the container at delivery. Those who are interested in receiving a bulk food delivery should call 561-7703. The District is seeking feedback regarding communication and learning during this extended closure, with an online survey, the link is available; through the school website, the district's Facebook page and twitter account.
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WCDO News — Monday 3-16-20
Governor Cuomo signed an executive order temporarily
modifying election procedures to help reduce the spread of the
coronavirus. The order suspends the
candidate petitioning process for the June primaries for Congressional, State
Senate, State Assembly and Judicial races, it also modifies the signature
requirements for ballot access; & modifies deadlines and procedures
regarding absentee voting.
Governor Cuomo announced 221 new cases of COVID-19 in New
York, bringing the statewide total to 950, 1 New York City Department of
Corrections officer has died from the Coronavirus, bring the state death count
to 4. The governor also announced a
tri-state effort to curb the spread of the virus. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced that they will limit crowd
capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, also restaurants
and bars will close for on premise service and will have take-out and delivery services
only, they also will be provided a waiver for carry-out alcohol. The 3 governors will temporarily close movie
theaters, gyms and casinos, all of these restrictions go into effect at 8:00 PM
tonight.
Bassett Healthcare announced that their network is gearing
up to take on the Coronavirus issue, which is something that is larger than
anything they have dealt with before according to Dr. William Streck:
(Dr. William Streck 3-16-20
Bassett Hospital has launched a hotline for people who have
questions or concerns about Coronavirus.
The number is 547-5555; it will provide patients with up-to-date
information 24/7 on the Coronavirus and tell patients what to do if they are
concerned they are showing symptoms.
State lawmakers are still in Albany this week, trying to
wrap up the State budget early, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:
(Crouch 3-16-20)
2 members of the State Assembly, Helene Weinstein &
Charles Barron, both of Brooklyn, have tested positive for the
Coronavirus. The state Capital will be
closed to visitors & all legislative buildings will be vigorously cleaned.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced today
that he will have to close his offices in Washington DC and in his home
district. Public meeting & Town
Halls will also be postponed. More information
is available at Delgado.house.gov.
State Senator Fred Akshar announced that he is postponing
his March 18th Town Hall Meeting in Vestal. Decisions will be made regarding
other public meetings at a later date.
The Town of Unadilla announced that they are closing the
Town Hall until further notice due to the Coronavirus situation. All court session are cancelled, any court
payments can be made online, can be mailed or put in the drop box outside, Dog
License & Handicapped applications can be mailed, the date for Dog
Enumeration will be extended until the end of Aprils, and Tax payments may be
mailed or put in the drop box. More information is available at 369-4922 or by
email: unadillaclerk@stny.rr.com
The Sidney Town Clerk's office announced that they will be
closed to the public for 2 weeks due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that she
will continue to work, all payments, dog licenses, handicap placard
applications, and any other services needed from the Town Clerk’s Office may be
sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town Office. More information is available at 561-2334,
237-6394 or by Email: Clerk@townofsidney.com
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that
they are closed to the public, in accordance with recommendations by the CDC to
limit opportunities for large gatherings and the further spread of the COVID-19
virus. The Hall of Fame will provide updated information regarding this closure
on each subsequent Sunday, at baseballhall.org and by social media
channels. As a precautionary measure due
to the COVID-19 virus, our 2020 Hall of Fame Classic Weekend events have been
canceled.
The State DEC announced that the
statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins today and runs
through May 14th, as conditions for wildfires are heightened in
springtime. When temperatures are warmer
and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread
easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo announced that the statewide total of coronavirus
cases has increased to 729, and 3 deaths have been confirmed. The deaths were an 88 year old woman in
Brooklyn with emphysema, and a 65 year old man with many health problems &
a 79 year old female with many serious illnesses. Governor Cuomo said that they are working on
a plan regarding schools; he said that closing all schools brings up other
issues:
(Cuomo 3-16-20)
Cuomo said that they are working to increase testing for the
Corona Virus rapidly, they are trying to convince more businesses to have
employees work from home, and they are trying to increase hospital capabilities
rapidly.
Delaware County Officials have declared a State of Emergency
effective through Monday April 13, 2020.
The order calls for the suspension of all classroom and extracurricular
functions at all public schools, except for administrative and staff functions,
the Order shall take effect Wednesday, March 18th & will remain in effect
until April 14th. Also, the Delaware
County Office for the Aging Senior Meal sites and Senior Transit have stopped
operations until April 14th.
Chenango County Officials announced Sunday afternoon that
they have issued a State of Emergency.
Chenango County Schools will be closed Monday, but staff must report.
The state of Emergency will require all county schools to close from Wednesday,
through April 14th. Unadilla Valley
& Oxford Academy announced that they will close Monday & will remain
closed Tuesday & then through April 14th.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that due to
the increased cases of the Coronavirus, all visitation and programs at the
Delaware County Correctional Facility will be suspended until further notice.
More information is available at 832-5607.
All Otsego, Schoharie, Broome & Tioga County Schools
will be closed starting today. Many Delaware
& Chenango County Schools will be closed today for students, but staff
members must report, decisions on Tuesday for some of those schools have not
been made, more information will be posted on each school's website.
Several Area Officials met Friday to decide how to handle
the Coronavirus issue locally, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 3-16-20)
Wade said that those who would like to sign up for the
Bainbridge, Sidney or Unadilla Email blasts known as Small Town Connects,
should contact the village offices to sign up.
modifying election procedures to help reduce the spread of the
coronavirus. The order suspends the
candidate petitioning process for the June primaries for Congressional, State
Senate, State Assembly and Judicial races, it also modifies the signature
requirements for ballot access; & modifies deadlines and procedures
regarding absentee voting.
Governor Cuomo announced 221 new cases of COVID-19 in New
York, bringing the statewide total to 950, 1 New York City Department of
Corrections officer has died from the Coronavirus, bring the state death count
to 4. The governor also announced a
tri-state effort to curb the spread of the virus. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced that they will limit crowd
capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, also restaurants
and bars will close for on premise service and will have take-out and delivery services
only, they also will be provided a waiver for carry-out alcohol. The 3 governors will temporarily close movie
theaters, gyms and casinos, all of these restrictions go into effect at 8:00 PM
tonight.
Bassett Healthcare announced that their network is gearing
up to take on the Coronavirus issue, which is something that is larger than
anything they have dealt with before according to Dr. William Streck:
(Dr. William Streck 3-16-20
Bassett Hospital has launched a hotline for people who have
questions or concerns about Coronavirus.
The number is 547-5555; it will provide patients with up-to-date
information 24/7 on the Coronavirus and tell patients what to do if they are
concerned they are showing symptoms.
State lawmakers are still in Albany this week, trying to
wrap up the State budget early, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:
(Crouch 3-16-20)
2 members of the State Assembly, Helene Weinstein &
Charles Barron, both of Brooklyn, have tested positive for the
Coronavirus. The state Capital will be
closed to visitors & all legislative buildings will be vigorously cleaned.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced today
that he will have to close his offices in Washington DC and in his home
district. Public meeting & Town
Halls will also be postponed. More information
is available at Delgado.house.gov.
State Senator Fred Akshar announced that he is postponing
his March 18th Town Hall Meeting in Vestal. Decisions will be made regarding
other public meetings at a later date.
The Town of Unadilla announced that they are closing the
Town Hall until further notice due to the Coronavirus situation. All court session are cancelled, any court
payments can be made online, can be mailed or put in the drop box outside, Dog
License & Handicapped applications can be mailed, the date for Dog
Enumeration will be extended until the end of Aprils, and Tax payments may be
mailed or put in the drop box. More information is available at 369-4922 or by
email: unadillaclerk@stny.rr.com
The Sidney Town Clerk's office announced that they will be
closed to the public for 2 weeks due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Town Clerk Sheila Paul announced that she
will continue to work, all payments, dog licenses, handicap placard
applications, and any other services needed from the Town Clerk’s Office may be
sent by mail or left in the drop box at the Town Office. More information is available at 561-2334,
237-6394 or by Email: Clerk@townofsidney.com
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that
they are closed to the public, in accordance with recommendations by the CDC to
limit opportunities for large gatherings and the further spread of the COVID-19
virus. The Hall of Fame will provide updated information regarding this closure
on each subsequent Sunday, at baseballhall.org and by social media
channels. As a precautionary measure due
to the COVID-19 virus, our 2020 Hall of Fame Classic Weekend events have been
canceled.
The State DEC announced that the
statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins today and runs
through May 14th, as conditions for wildfires are heightened in
springtime. When temperatures are warmer
and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread
easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo announced that the statewide total of coronavirus
cases has increased to 729, and 3 deaths have been confirmed. The deaths were an 88 year old woman in
Brooklyn with emphysema, and a 65 year old man with many health problems &
a 79 year old female with many serious illnesses. Governor Cuomo said that they are working on
a plan regarding schools; he said that closing all schools brings up other
issues:
(Cuomo 3-16-20)
Cuomo said that they are working to increase testing for the
Corona Virus rapidly, they are trying to convince more businesses to have
employees work from home, and they are trying to increase hospital capabilities
rapidly.
Delaware County Officials have declared a State of Emergency
effective through Monday April 13, 2020.
The order calls for the suspension of all classroom and extracurricular
functions at all public schools, except for administrative and staff functions,
the Order shall take effect Wednesday, March 18th & will remain in effect
until April 14th. Also, the Delaware
County Office for the Aging Senior Meal sites and Senior Transit have stopped
operations until April 14th.
Chenango County Officials announced Sunday afternoon that
they have issued a State of Emergency.
Chenango County Schools will be closed Monday, but staff must report.
The state of Emergency will require all county schools to close from Wednesday,
through April 14th. Unadilla Valley
& Oxford Academy announced that they will close Monday & will remain
closed Tuesday & then through April 14th.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that due to
the increased cases of the Coronavirus, all visitation and programs at the
Delaware County Correctional Facility will be suspended until further notice.
More information is available at 832-5607.
All Otsego, Schoharie, Broome & Tioga County Schools
will be closed starting today. Many Delaware
& Chenango County Schools will be closed today for students, but staff
members must report, decisions on Tuesday for some of those schools have not
been made, more information will be posted on each school's website.
Several Area Officials met Friday to decide how to handle
the Coronavirus issue locally, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 3-16-20)
Wade said that those who would like to sign up for the
Bainbridge, Sidney or Unadilla Email blasts known as Small Town Connects,
should contact the village offices to sign up.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBAINBRIDGE MAYOR PHIL WADEBASSETT HEALTHCARECONGRESSMAN ANTONIO DELGADOCONNECTICUTT GOVERNOR NED LAMONTDELAWARE COUNTY SENIOR MEALSGovernor CuomoNATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME & MUSEUMNEW JERSEY GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHYNYSIDNEY TOWN CLERK SHEILA PAULSMALL TOWN CONNECTSSTATE DECSTATE SENATOR FRED AKSHARUNADILLA TOWN HALL
WCDO News — Thursday 2-20-20
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer will be in Binghamton next week,
as efforts are continuing to keep the Binghamton Rumble Ponies from being
contracted along with 40 other minor league teams by Major League Baseball
Commissioner Rob Manfred. Local
Congressman Anthony Brindisi recently met with MLB Officials, imploring them to
work with Congress to keep Binghamton a minor league baseball town:
(Brinidisi 2-20-20)
Senator Schumer's will meet with Binghamton city officials,
and the Rumble Ponies owner John Hughes, The Rumble Ponies will still exist in
2020 with their season starting at home on April 9th.
Governor Cuomo is hoping for the 2nd Medicaid Redesign team
to come up with savings as successful as the first Team did going back to 2011,
to close about 1/3 of the state projected budget gap for the next fiscal year,
Cuomo discussed that during his recent Budget Presentation in Albany:
(Cuomo 2-20-20)
The Medicaid Redesign Team #2 has had to preliminary
meetings last week, they are tasked with coming up with a solution to the out
of control costs, in time for the start of the next fiscal Year on April 1st.
A statewide education and outreach campaign is underway to
ensure that New Yorkers are aware of the March 1st implementation of the ban on
single-use plastic bags. New Yorkers
use an estimated 23 billion plastic bags annually and approximately 85 percent
ends up in landfills, recycling machines, waterways and streets. More information about the plastic bag ban is
available at dec.ny.gov or (518) 402-8706.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are
accepting nominations for their annual Business of the Year & Good Neighbor
of the Year awards. Both recipients will
be honored at the annual Dinner in April; nominations will be accepted until
March 1st to the Chamber office PO Box 275, Unadilla NY 13849.
The City of Oneonta Announced
the 2nd round of awards of the Downtown Improvement fund, so that 4 property
owners can convert vacant spaces into downtown apartments. Funds will go for projects to improve 177,
250 & 285 Main Street and the Springbrook properties at 186-212 Main
Street.
State Police responded to a crash involving a Susquehanna Valley Central School District school bus on State Highway 11 in the town of Kirkwood. State Police reported that the school bus was stopped, displaying flashing lights and the stop sign extended out, when 56 year old Michael Patchen of Conklin rear-ended the bus. 27 elementary school students were on the bus, along with bus driver 61 year old Mary Reardon they were not injured, Patchen was transported to Wilson Medical Center with Hand injuries, the students on the school bus were evaluated by a school nurse.
CDO Workforce held a Job Fair today at the Sidney American
Legion. Representatives from several
area businesses attended, officials from the CDO workforce said that dozens of job
seekers met with representatives of participating businesses.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 55-Year-Old
Michael Lagano of Sylvan Beach for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor
Vehicle following a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of
Walton. Lagano was additionally issued
tickets for Unlicensed Operator, operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps,
and was released on traffic tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later
date.
as efforts are continuing to keep the Binghamton Rumble Ponies from being
contracted along with 40 other minor league teams by Major League Baseball
Commissioner Rob Manfred. Local
Congressman Anthony Brindisi recently met with MLB Officials, imploring them to
work with Congress to keep Binghamton a minor league baseball town:
(Brinidisi 2-20-20)
Senator Schumer's will meet with Binghamton city officials,
and the Rumble Ponies owner John Hughes, The Rumble Ponies will still exist in
2020 with their season starting at home on April 9th.
Governor Cuomo is hoping for the 2nd Medicaid Redesign team
to come up with savings as successful as the first Team did going back to 2011,
to close about 1/3 of the state projected budget gap for the next fiscal year,
Cuomo discussed that during his recent Budget Presentation in Albany:
(Cuomo 2-20-20)
The Medicaid Redesign Team #2 has had to preliminary
meetings last week, they are tasked with coming up with a solution to the out
of control costs, in time for the start of the next fiscal Year on April 1st.
A statewide education and outreach campaign is underway to
ensure that New Yorkers are aware of the March 1st implementation of the ban on
single-use plastic bags. New Yorkers
use an estimated 23 billion plastic bags annually and approximately 85 percent
ends up in landfills, recycling machines, waterways and streets. More information about the plastic bag ban is
available at dec.ny.gov or (518) 402-8706.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are
accepting nominations for their annual Business of the Year & Good Neighbor
of the Year awards. Both recipients will
be honored at the annual Dinner in April; nominations will be accepted until
March 1st to the Chamber office PO Box 275, Unadilla NY 13849.
The City of Oneonta Announced
the 2nd round of awards of the Downtown Improvement fund, so that 4 property
owners can convert vacant spaces into downtown apartments. Funds will go for projects to improve 177,
250 & 285 Main Street and the Springbrook properties at 186-212 Main
Street.
State Police responded to a crash involving a Susquehanna Valley Central School District school bus on State Highway 11 in the town of Kirkwood. State Police reported that the school bus was stopped, displaying flashing lights and the stop sign extended out, when 56 year old Michael Patchen of Conklin rear-ended the bus. 27 elementary school students were on the bus, along with bus driver 61 year old Mary Reardon they were not injured, Patchen was transported to Wilson Medical Center with Hand injuries, the students on the school bus were evaluated by a school nurse.
CDO Workforce held a Job Fair today at the Sidney American
Legion. Representatives from several
area businesses attended, officials from the CDO workforce said that dozens of job
seekers met with representatives of participating businesses.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 55-Year-Old
Michael Lagano of Sylvan Beach for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor
Vehicle following a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of
Walton. Lagano was additionally issued
tickets for Unlicensed Operator, operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps,
and was released on traffic tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later
date.